It’s that time of year when the fish spend most of their time in the upper layers, but how can you present a hook bait there inconspicuously?
This incredibly fine yet strong hook link may just be the answer.
The Lo-Viz fluorocrystal characteristics make it virtually undetectable underwater, making it a fantastic material for both surface fishing rigs and of course the zig rig.
With a minimal diameter of 0. 25mm this hook link breaks at a very respectable 12.
Specialist magnifying lens
Perfect for checking hook points, knots and main lines
Now with a 15x magnification
Small and lightweight, perfect to always have
£4. 99
WWW. GARDNERTACKLE. CO.
Before the cynics pipe up and start, yes it is another bucket, but don’t look at what you can put in this bucket, think about how it can work for you.
Being a modular system, straight from the off it is one item of tackle that you can tailor to suit your requirements.
This can help you to eliminate other items of clumsy bulky luggage, enabling you to keep everything to hand in one convenient place. With two independent tubs inside complete with tight-fitting lids and the ability to be frozen, you can either use them to store terminal tackle or, once attaching them to the side of the bucket, fill them with water and test your rigs.
Lee Jackson’s verdict - Well worth a look, especially at this price! 4/5
Tackle Box’s Lee Jackson says: Although these indicator heads have been available for a number of years, the first time I actually got to use a set was on a trip to Rainbow Lake in France in 2015 and I’ve used them ever since.
What impressed me most was that even when the LED on my bite alarm was trying its best to burn a hole in my retinas, the bobbin still stood out. The Power Glo heads are available in five colours – red, green, amber, white or blue – and come supplied with a line clip and are compatible with all Solar and most other companies’ chains and hockey sticks.
Each head is powered by two supplied LR44 batteries, and once the head is turned on, the LED in the bobbin is switched on and becomes highly visible once it gets dark.
Are you getting tired of having banksticks rattling around in your rod bag or falling out of your unhooking mat?
Well the team at Nash has the solution. Measuring in at 60 (l) x 16 (w) x 8 centimetres (d) the dedicated luggage solution boats elastic retaining loops and offers ample space to hold up to eight individual sticks complete with alarms, indicators and rear rod rests.
A heavy-duty zip gives three-sided access for ease of use and with a padded divider it helps to keep all your items in tiptop condition, even when in transit. (DM)
£17.
A powerful blend of liquid attractors from the Squid bait range
Best to pour over thawing or frozen baits to enhance the level of attraction
All natural ingredients so it cannot be overdosed
Great edge for meshed hook baits, pellets and spod mix
Available in 250ml and 500ml bottles
£5 to £10
WWW. AQUABAIT. WORDPRESS. COM .
Extremely buoyant real food hook bait putty
Stinky Fish, Hemp & Garlic, Hot Dog, Pineapple & N’Butyric
Easy to mould and use for an individual hook bait
Hardens in water to resist nuisance species
Combinations are endless for a unique scent
£3. 99
WWW. KRYSTON. COM .
Low-oil, highly attractive loose feed
Perfect for use all year round
Contain the same powerful liquid attractors as Pacific Tuna boilie range
Available in 2mm and 6mm
£5. 99 per kg
WWW. CCMOORE. COM .
On arrival in the office, The Tackle Bag System got us excited as a pukka little luggage accessory that can not only minimise your tackle but also actually allow the angler to fish far more effectively.
Designed by anglers, for anglers, it has been developed around the rigid rig board while leaving plenty of space to house pop-ups, leads or terminal tackle. It really is only limited by your imagination and can be tailored to suit your style of carp fishing.
Made from the ever-durable DPM Cordura material and complete with heavy-duty webbing carry handle and zips, this is a product designed for use and one which will continue to deliver time and time again.